Great points. As you've seen my entire revolver collection that I actually shoot (357 to 500) have rubbers.
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Shooting large bore revolvers: Rubber or wood?
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Great points. As you've seen my entire revolver collection that I actually shoot (357 to 500) have rubbers.
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gman51
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I wouldn't even think of going to a wood grip on a big bore magnum. Myself the other choice is if you like the wood look, and who doesn't, then I would suggest shooting the 44 spl instead of the magnum.
Unless you are around bear or large animal areas that could be a problem then I see no reason to be using the 44 magnum as my usual round of ammo. A 44 spl is capable of being a very good defensive carry round and it is much more fun with less punishment target shooting.
If you want the 44 magnum for a defensive round they carry it and practice occasionally to keep accuracy and familiarity. But for fun target and range shooting use the 44 spl. and keep the wood. I can shoot a box of a hundred with my Bull Dog 44 spl with rubber grips and not have any hand or wrist punishment.
Another thing to consider when it comes to using magnums for self defense.
I went to the 44 spl because the 357 was to dang loud and I didn't want to possibly lose 50% or more of my hearing in a defensive situation. The 44 magnum will probably have the same hearing damage as the 357 and much more than the 9mm. Shoot a 9mm or a 357 magnum or a 44 magnum once without hearing protection and I bet you will not want to do it again. They say you will not notice the big bang theory during a shooting but I bet you will notice you having to say to the cop "WHAT did you say".
I recently screwed up and shot a 9mm without hearing protection. It has been two weeks since then and I bet I have lost at least 25%, if not more, hearing in my left ear. I am left handed and it was a 4" semi auto. I will not screw up like that again. And no I don't want to be shooting magnum rounds for sure. I have had some hearing come back but I don't know if it will ever come back to what hearing I had in that ear.
Bottom line is do whatever trips your trigger with the most enjoyment.
Unless you are around bear or large animal areas that could be a problem then I see no reason to be using the 44 magnum as my usual round of ammo. A 44 spl is capable of being a very good defensive carry round and it is much more fun with less punishment target shooting.
If you want the 44 magnum for a defensive round they carry it and practice occasionally to keep accuracy and familiarity. But for fun target and range shooting use the 44 spl. and keep the wood. I can shoot a box of a hundred with my Bull Dog 44 spl with rubber grips and not have any hand or wrist punishment.
Another thing to consider when it comes to using magnums for self defense.
I went to the 44 spl because the 357 was to dang loud and I didn't want to possibly lose 50% or more of my hearing in a defensive situation. The 44 magnum will probably have the same hearing damage as the 357 and much more than the 9mm. Shoot a 9mm or a 357 magnum or a 44 magnum once without hearing protection and I bet you will not want to do it again. They say you will not notice the big bang theory during a shooting but I bet you will notice you having to say to the cop "WHAT did you say".
I recently screwed up and shot a 9mm without hearing protection. It has been two weeks since then and I bet I have lost at least 25%, if not more, hearing in my left ear. I am left handed and it was a 4" semi auto. I will not screw up like that again. And no I don't want to be shooting magnum rounds for sure. I have had some hearing come back but I don't know if it will ever come back to what hearing I had in that ear.
Bottom line is do whatever trips your trigger with the most enjoyment.
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Wood is pretty but I bought my guns to shoot not look at. Hogue rubber finger grooves all the way
The Hogue rubber grips for the S&W 500 Magnum will fit the round butt N frames and the round butt L frames. They provide rubber behind the back strap. The Hogue rubber grips initially sold for the L and N frames had no rubber behind the back strap. Long live the 500 Magnum grips.
My personal philosophy is that form should follow function. If it is a shooter it deserves rubber, if it is for show it deserves wood.
My personal philosophy is that form should follow function. If it is a shooter it deserves rubber, if it is for show it deserves wood.
Bosquebass
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I want to be able to control my revolver without feeling it smack me in the palm. I thought I could handle hunting loads in my 629 3" Deluxe but wood grips gave me a beat down. After two cylinders of 240 grains I had to take a break. I also want to be able to use hot Buffalo Bore 44 Magnum cartridges. This wood has to go.
I had to switch to Hogue Rubber grips.[emoji23]
How many of you prefer rubber over wood in your large bore revolvers?
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I have the exact same gun that you do and I can tell you that after about 50 rounds the inside of my thumb was shredded and bleeding form those Altamont grips. Nothing but rubber for me, on that little monster at least, from now on.
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I bought the same Talo edition 3" 629-6 and found out the hard way the the pretty Altamonts were thumb shredders. It took forever for it to heal cause even though I changed over to rubber Hogues it would bust back open a week later when I went to the range again. A fellow shooter recommended wrapping it with masking tape while shooting and that was the ticket until it finally healed.
Now it's rubbers at the range while throwing lead.
I keep gauze tape with me. If it's warm enough to make my hands sweat and thus soften, I thoroughly wrap that first that knuckle in tape. Sounds strange but sometimes I have to get my brass empty to try a new loads, and going home with loaded ammo simply isn't constructive. I need more brass.....
I like a rubber grip on a full-throttle .44 Mag, but for .45 ACP, .44 Special or below, wood is just fine, and looks mo'betta' IMHO.
I've never fired any of the monsters (Casull, .460, .475, .500, etc.) Had a .35 Rem. Contender briefly - it got traded right soon for a .30-30.
Larry
I've never fired any of the monsters (Casull, .460, .475, .500, etc.) Had a .35 Rem. Contender briefly - it got traded right soon for a .30-30.
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I share the same philosophy...
Wood........Except for a 629 mtn gun.........
BornToLooze
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All of the revolvers I have came with either Pachmayrs or Hogues on them, and neither one of them fit my hand. Pachmayrs are actually bad enough I can't shoot accurately with them. Too skinny and long for my hands.
Ahrends targets work pretty good, but I'm thinking about getting a set of Herretts made.
Just have regular targets on my 28. Might try some Coke replicas on it.
Ahrends targets work pretty good, but I'm thinking about getting a set of Herretts made.
Just have regular targets on my 28. Might try some Coke replicas on it.
Hasbeen1945
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I have not noticed anybody mentioning shooting gloves. For extended shooting give your hands a break.
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I had the same problems with my 3" 629. The only good thing about having the -2E with underlug barrel and unfluted cylinder is the extra weight for recoil. Plus mine is magna-ported.
Still, wood stings the bjeezus out of my hands. I have the Ahrends RB combat grips on it. Just glad I didn't pay factory combat money for originals. I find the rubber Pachs it came with much more comfortable for shooting, but they induce rusting as I already had to clean surface freckling once.
Of course, just load up 44spl or light loads in magnum brass and that will make it a more enjoyable range toy. I haven't done this yet but plan on it. Full power magnums are for hiking and camping.
Still, wood stings the bjeezus out of my hands. I have the Ahrends RB combat grips on it. Just glad I didn't pay factory combat money for originals. I find the rubber Pachs it came with much more comfortable for shooting, but they induce rusting as I already had to clean surface freckling once.
Of course, just load up 44spl or light loads in magnum brass and that will make it a more enjoyable range toy. I haven't done this yet but plan on it. Full power magnums are for hiking and camping.
This old 3 screw Blackhawk bellows out a .41 magnum round that rolls the gun up in the air and thumps the hooey out of my knuckle, when wearing the factory wood grips. Boy do they look nice on there, but with full power .41 magnum loads, it plain ole hurts my hand.
Rather than sell it, or leave it in the safe, I gave in and bought a set of Hogue rubber grips for it. It's like shooting a different gun altogether. They are too ugly for me to photograph on the gun, I mean butt ugly, but they are allowing me to continue shoot and hunt with it. So I'll keep them on the gun, unless the camera is coming out.
Rather than sell it, or leave it in the safe, I gave in and bought a set of Hogue rubber grips for it. It's like shooting a different gun altogether. They are too ugly for me to photograph on the gun, I mean butt ugly, but they are allowing me to continue shoot and hunt with it. So I'll keep them on the gun, unless the camera is coming out.
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Speaking of shooting gloves, anyone have suggestions for those with arthritic hands and nerve damage that can't take much pounding?
thanks,
Stu
thanks,
Stu
gfors
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Wood works better for me
My 29-10 came with checkered Altamonts. Way too thin and angular to be comfortable, for me. These S&W Presentation grips fill my hand much better. With the longer barrel and grips that fit, I've put 100 rounds of 240gr at 1200fps down range, in one session. My 57 year-old right hand was tired, but not sore.
The 629-6 came with a rubber Hogue mono grip. It was comfortable, at first. Then, my thumb started to scream. The rubber leaves the back strap more exposed. I also feel that the rubber "gives" and lets the metal pound my palm.
Both the factory Presentation grips and the Hogue pau ferro wood monogrip sit "proud" to the metal. This helps spread out the impact. I wasn't able to shoot the Altamonts or the rubber mono for more than a couple of cylinders.
My 29-10 came with checkered Altamonts. Way too thin and angular to be comfortable, for me. These S&W Presentation grips fill my hand much better. With the longer barrel and grips that fit, I've put 100 rounds of 240gr at 1200fps down range, in one session. My 57 year-old right hand was tired, but not sore.
The 629-6 came with a rubber Hogue mono grip. It was comfortable, at first. Then, my thumb started to scream. The rubber leaves the back strap more exposed. I also feel that the rubber "gives" and lets the metal pound my palm.
Both the factory Presentation grips and the Hogue pau ferro wood monogrip sit "proud" to the metal. This helps spread out the impact. I wasn't able to shoot the Altamonts or the rubber mono for more than a couple of cylinders.
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Wood that's fitting the shooter's hand is best, IMHO.
Finding that elusive perfect fit is unfortunately the issue.
Finding that elusive perfect fit is unfortunately the issue.
Wood vs. Rubber
So true. Couldn't agree more! (But when it comes to .44mag loads, I use rubber)
So true. Couldn't agree more! (But when it comes to .44mag loads, I use rubber)
prairieviper
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Rubber for shooting. Wood for looks.
Joe Hohmann
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Same here. I have wood on my 41, 317, and 686. Also Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 mag.
